Business 2012

The London 2012 Olympic games offer unique opportunities to the Hampshire business community with the potential for gaining contracts to supply both the Olympic Delivery Authority and LOCOG.

With over 7,000 contracts available providing approximately 75,000 opportunities it is important that Hampshire companies are fully prepared to maximise their ability to compete. At the moment 3,608 companies from the county are registered with CompeteFor with 1,813 ready to supply.

So far 64 companies have been awarded contracts with an estimated value in excess of £2.5 million. Hilliers has set the pace as has been reported in the local media with the contract to supply the Olympic park with 4,000 thousand semi-mature trees ensuring a lasting legacy beyond the games. New trees and wetland plants turn Olympic Park from brown to green.

Contracts won for the construction of Olympic facilities

• Dean and Dyball now Balfour Beatty ( based in Ringwood) won construction contract for enhancement works at Weymouth & Portland (2012 Olympic Sailing Venue ) National Sailing Academy. Project was for construction of a permanent 150m slipway, a race boat parking area, new race boat lifting facilities and race boat moorings
• Winchester based company, Lakesmere are providing cladding for the roof of the Aquatics centre in the Olympic Park
• Havant based company, Colt International are providing smoke ventilation equipment for the Olympic village
• Warmafloor, a Southampton based company are providing under floor heating also for the Olympic village

A tourism boost for businesses and the economy

The Games are forecast to generate over £2 billion in tourism gains for the whole of the UK during the period 2007 to 2017. From Cultural Olympiad events to business tourism opportunities, Hampshire’s tourism destinations, businesses, hotels and related industries are in a favourable position to benefit from the Games.

Tourism2012Games is working in partnership with London 2012 to help UK businesses and organisations to maximize the benefits of the 2012 Games.

Tourism South East and partners have put in place a number of programmes to create a world class region and to secure a legacy that lasts long after the Games are over.

Get your workforce more active

Healthcare issues such as problems sleeping, depression and back, neck and joint pain can significantly impact upon workplace productivity. Research shows substantial benefits of workplace initiatives, aimed at improving the wellbeing of staff. It also found that the cost of running wellbeing programmes was quickly translated into financial benefits for the organisations involved.

Wellbeing initiatives improved productivity, employee morale and motivation, company profile, competitiveness and profitability. It also reduced absence from sickness, staff turnover, accidents and injuries.

For more information, please contact Bruce Lockie (Adult Participation Officer) email bruce.lockie@hants.gov.uk or visit www.activehampshireiow.co.uk

Business Continuity

The Games will be a great opportunity for businesses of all sizes and sectors. However, like any large event, the Games will bring with them certain challenges. You need to start planning as soon as possible to reduce any adverse impact that the Games could have on your business.

Download the London 2012 Preparing your business for the Games guide which provides useful advice and guidance on things you can do before, during and after Games time, so that you can keep your business running during the summer of 2012 and make the most of the opportunities available.

Business links

• Hampshire 2012 on LinkedIn
• CompeteFor
  Giving businesses unique access to 2012 and other major contract oportunities
• Preparing your business for the Games
• South East Business Portal
• Tourism2012Games
• London 2012 Business network
• Tourism South East
• British Business Club